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Heat will solve the problem.

Re Alternator...

Do not buy local bc it is all Chinese junk.

Buy Bosch (New). Check FCPEuro etc.

Agree with new alternator. Pulley: life is about 140K-160K as you have learned. Alternator lifespan is about 180K-200K (bearings, brushes etc.), the VR can fail any time between 100K-200K. So a brand-new alternator is the way to go, less future headache. I guess you can return the pulley (FCPEURO 30...

Yes, Have done it many times bc I don't enjoy jacking the car up and remove the wheels. - I use my modified ATE cap + air compressor at 10 psi. - Front tires on wood ramps bc the ground clearance is low in the front. The Rear: leave it at ground level. I posted info and photos in this forum. Tip: us...

I posted info on using PVC Plumbing coupler ($2) at Home Depot.

Probably in XC90 forum. You can search for it.

Search to see if you can buy the fuel relay and solder it yourself.

Yeah, A good device is the trickle charger, about $10 at Harbor Freight. If you have the coupon, it can go down to $5. Inside the garage is easy, just plug it in. Outdoor is a bit more challenging, make a habit of charging it let's say for the whole Saturday when you are at home, then unplug it. ---...

This is now a common question in different forums (Honda, Volvo etc.) bc of the pandemic and ppl not driving much. Let's say your norm is 12 months/5K miles using synthetic oil. Let's say you now drive only 2K-2.5K a year. Then keep the oil for 2 yrs/5K , many ppl do that (keeping the oil for 2 yrs)...

Thanks jimmy57 for your expertise. This explains the fact that sometimes I am the junk yard looking for PEM and could not find it in the 2.5T cars! For cars w/o PEM and FPS, how do they achieve fuel pressure control, is it by the old-schooled fuel relay and vacuum-controlled fuel regulator (such as ...

I am almost sure it is a bad PEM.
Another location is inside the trunk.

The technique by FCPEuro is the best (in youtube) with minor mod: do NOT remove the metal clip. - Slide the metal clip a bit but do NOT remove it (FCPEuro video removed the clip, but no need to). - Small amount of grease. - Channel-lock to squeeze it in. - Then slide the metal clip in. If you follow...

Just to UPDATE this thread, the culprit was the PEM! I read abscate's thread on PEM and mine was the same, intermittent stalling etc. - Next day, car started fine. - Nest day at startup: stalled after 2-3 sec! - No CEL codes. - Got a "new" PEM from junk yard ( PN 30769225 ) and installed it. No prob...

This is my DIY for 1998 S70 heater hoses: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69238 The P2 heater hose elbow is plastic. But you can easily find a copper plumbing elbow to go 90 degrees. You can see that the factory elbow in the P80 1998 S70 is brass-copper: https://www.matt...

Actually, I don't mind saving money as long as you know ahead and drill the holes bigger before installation...

Now I am curious in terms of fluid source...

- Is it from the top squirting downward...or...

- From the wiper motor spindle squirting up?

Interesting as I always thought the P2 V70 rear wiper always rest on the LEFT side.

If you do a google image search using key words such as "2003 Volvo V70 tailgate...", you will see images showing BOTH R and L parking position.

Go figure...

This is the part I don't understand... With Volvo Genuine part so cheap (can't remember but around $6/each), why would anyone play with Chinese parts? Here is a Volvo dealer pricing at $6.21: https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/Volvo/Sliding-block/1125295/3509416.html Of course I have used d...

The nozzle issue is here. You need the tie rod puller ($10 at local part store) to help pull the wiper arm off:

viewtopic.php?t=92815

The rear wiper arm resting position is LEFT. Idk how yours ended up on the right side, maybe some gurus will chime in later.

When you press on the brake pedal, does the brake bulbs in the rear of the car on as designed?

I have not done this job yet bc my 2004 V70 only has 120K or so. However, I have used generic Gates heater hoses on my 1998 S70 GLT in the past w/o any issues. Saved a bunch of money! Question for the P2 gurus: has anyone used generic heater hoses in the P2 S60, V70, XC90 cars? Such as connecting th...

You may not be able to open the trunk if you d/c battery. No big deal, just climb through rear seats. You will lose clock setting and that is all. Solar charger: place it inside the car. Not on the roof. The problem is: the cig socket is switched (in contrast, BMW cig socket is hot all the time). Ea...

It is exactly lack of lubrication.

Remember this is from bushing going dry. There is no bearing on the shaft, just bushing.
It is a very easy DIY with no cost to you.
Maybe you should do it and give us feedback in a few weeks whether it works or not.

I forgot where I wrote the DIY in the XC90 forum, but: - Torx screws, search but some people can save the 5th screw w/o issues. Others break the 5th tab, also OK. - Oil the shaft...I wrote a detailed DIY in 2017, so far so good... Here it is: DIY: 2005 XC90 2.5T Blower Motor Lubrication https://www....

Ebay is your best bet, get a unit with low mileage.

Please post a photo of your existing setup (the photo you posted above looks strange)...

Wonder if the P.O. replaced the arm with another arm?

The factory PN is 30649040 . I have a 2004 V70 and 2005 XC90 2.5T, exactly the same PN for both of these vehicles. I just measured my XC90, it is certainly 16" long: This is FCPEuro fitment list for PN is 30649040 : https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-wiper-blade-15in-rear-v70-xc70-xc90-339701102...

I had a different problem with my 2005 XC90 2.5T with 120K miles, the RIGHT REAR door sometimes locked by itself, with the car parked inside my garage at home. It was an intermittent problem. New Door Actuator is very expensive in the XC90, so I went to junk yard and pulled a RR door actuator and re...

Nah,

Blue Loctite is for the Democrats.
Red Loctite is for the Republicans.
Orange Loctite...you have to ask the man in the White House lol...

Interesting,

- Is yours factory or has it been replaced before?

- I think 2004 V70 rear wiper is 16". Autohausaz dot com website clearly states 16" for the rear wiper.

Yeah,

All of my suspension bolts/nuts get some Loctite.

The big bolts at the knuckle, I re-use them all the time.

Zero issues...

Here is the DIY I wrote a while back:

viewtopic.php?t=89777

- Big bolts on the struts (where they go into the knuckle): PB Blaster, WD40 etc. then propane torch for a good 30-60 sec. It will come loose, as long as the factory Loctite is melted. - The small nuts on the top of the struts, I have always re-used the factory nuts bc they are very good quality. If...

So, I was looking at a similar thread 2005 S60 No Fuel Pressure : https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=66777 I noticed a burned chip, particularly the PBYR 1645 B . The chip next to it is BUK9606 55A . Please see photo I took from that thread above. These chips can be bought at M...

If that fixed your problem, it is a good idea to search for a spare gas pedal with low mileage so you can use it later.
Also, get a used PEM from junk yard too. At this age, your PEM can go any time.

- Google search "Volvo PEM".

- About $20 at local junk yard. About $50 on ebay.

Want the easy way out?
Try Trico 16" refill, the refill, not the whole blade.
It takes less than 60 sec to replace the refill.

PS: Or try Trico 47-600 Refills and cut it to factory length.

viewtopic.php?t=64540

Add another one to the mix:
* 8629614 = Bosch 580 001 002
* 30742823 = Bosch 580 001 002

So basically 8629614 is the same as 30742823.

In other words, to me, all these PEMs are interchangeable, functionally speaking...

Re Axle Job...
- ATF only leaks out of P80 cars bc it is open design.
- For P2, the design is different, there is a cup seal, so when you remove the axle, no ATF will leak.

I don't know much about 6-cyl model, but in my 2005 XC90 2.5T, I cleaned the Throttle Body.
No longer has idle issues.
I wrote a DIY Throttle Body Cleaning in this forum a few yrs ago.
You can search for it, and perhaps update that thread with your experience with 6-cyl engine.

I bought this tool on ebay a few yrs ago.
It fits many cars....

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The tool is $10 on ebay, made from steel.
I personally would not waste time to do the 3D printing for this tool.

Search youtube to see what you get...

How hard is it to remove the gas pedal? I did that in my P80 1998 V70, but have never done it in the P2. Just wondering... PS: Best is to hit the dome switch so the lights are off while you remove the gas pedal. I think there are 3 10-mm bolts. Ebay random photos show me that the PN sits on the inne...

Maybe I am wrong but a quick search shows that the same gas pedal is for NA and Turbo models?

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/vo ... r-30683516

Do you have an ebay account? Search ebay for a more recent gas pedal, such as from a newer car with low mileage. It is rare but sometimes the ebay seller lists exactly where the part comes from (which year, model, mileage). Let us know if you can find one on ebay. If not, I can search through my loc...

At this stage you have nothing to lose by getting a good gas pedal from either local junk yard or ebay.
Is there a junk yard near you?

Find a local junk yard and get a "newer" gas pedal.
Search for PNs, but I think the gas pedal is the same for many many years, maybe up to and beyond 2010?

I don't understand this Xemodex thingy... If one can find the Tyco relays etc. etc. (I see the Tyco relays on ebay FYI), why can't one replace the failed component(s) him- herself and done. No need to re-program etc. etc. If Xemodex can turn it around in one day, it must be a simple job for those wi...

When buying used on ebay, I'd recommend searching for a PEM unit with Velcro (check ebay photos) bc Velcro is used for PEM units that are located inside the car (under rear seat or trunk). These units are probably better than the units that sit outside (under the car). Although the video by "Pepperm...

An old trick is to remove the bottom plate before you get stranded.

I did this yrs ago, and it has been trouble-free since....

DIY: 1998 S70 GLT Ignition Tumbler FREE Fix!

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forum ... 1&start=50

I agree with replacing it. It is just electronic component(s) failure more than sand getting in. When buying used on ebay, I'd recommend searching for a PEM unit with Velcro (check ebay photos) bc Velcro is used for PEM units that are located inside the car (under rear seat or trunk). These units ar...

Does anyone here know how to look for the mfg date on the PEM?
Just in case, one wants to know if the PEM has been replaced already by the P.O.

I looked at some PEMs for sale on ebay and there are a whole bunch of numbers, which I don't think represent mfg date.

What is your car mileage?

D/c MAF and see what happens.

Also search forum for PEM.

Another CEM question: wondering if a DIYer can buy the relays (or whatever they replace during a rebuild).
Many people here know how to solder etc.
Is this even possible for a DIYer?

Hi guys, I understand PEM issue is somewhat more common than CEM failure. I have a few questions re CEM failure: 1. At what mileage does it happen to you guys? 2. How do you distinguish a PEM failure vs CEM failure? In otherwords, how do you diagnose CEM failure? 3. For every 10 PEM failures, how ma...

Search forum for "Volvo PEM", which can be located anywhere: - trunk - near fuel filter - on top of metal fuel tank Junk yard or ebay is $25-$50. New is $300, do NOT buy Dorman, buy only Volvo brand. Want a good used unit? Search ebay for unit with Velcro on it, chances are it sat in the trunk (not ...

In tight space with no room for torque wrench, here is the trick. Find a torque wrench and place it on a wheel bolt for practice. - One (1) finger placed with the mid-part of the finger (middle phalanx) at let's say 12" on the torque wrench, max I can produce is 10 Nm. So at 6", all I can produce is...

...I have changed my PEM from volvo number 0508001001 8634953 to popular ford 30769225 and it works... Old thread from Dec. 2018 but... I just want to echo what Tomaszabc said above. - I have a PEM I removed from a junk yard (2004 V70 2.5T with metal tank), PN 30769225 . - My 2005 XC90 2.5T with 12...

Not easy to drill in that location. On a related thread of stripped Torx bolt on the tensioner pulley in the P80 cars, some people have to drill a hole in the wheel well so they can drill the stripped Torx bolt out: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59037 Same idea here, if th...

My kid is at Chapel Hill NC.

I have heard "Swedish Imports" indy shop in Chapel Hill/Durham area is very good and honest.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/swedish-imports-durham

So, if the P < 50-52 psi, they go through the usual motion... I read somewhere in the forum that Volvo dealers have to replace certain parts (? CEM, ? fuel pump), before they are "allowed" to replace the PEM. Basically a diagnostic sequence prescribed by the Volvo God HQ lol? PS: With the PEM proble...

Google "volvo stripped water pump threads" and you will see a few people with same issues.

Once you fix it and done, do NOT install the timing belt etc.
Pressurize the cooling system for any leak first!
This way you can correct it as necessary.

What happened exactly, did the bolt break during removal?

I wonder if you can skip one bolt and hopefully no leak?

Ha,

Got it now.
Thought someone shot a bullet through it lol.
So, somehow the bolt was broken and someone tried to tap it?

Since this is a potential problem, I suggest that you use ONLY Aisin + Volvo green gasket and nothing else.
You want to use what is known to be the best, this way, if it leaks later, you know it is not the WP or the gasket.

LOL, How the heck a hole like that happened? Inquiring mind wants to know...

Google "BMW thermostat sealing surface pitted" and see what you get.
Many BMws suffer from pitted surface (probably from bad ground cables) causing pitting.
I think people fix it using a combo of JB Weld + RTV etc.

- Brand-new battery, same problem, starts then stalls in 2 sec. - The problem is: car is 1,500 miles away with my kid in college. - For those with PEM failure, do dealers replace a whole bunch of parts before getting to the PEM? How do they know it is PEM? Do they have a spare PEM, swap it and if ca...

Does anyone know the difference between the engineering aspects of car stereo vs home stereo? - As above, in the car, if I plug the charger into the cigarette charger ---> static noise in the speakers. If I disconnect the phone from the car stereo and did the same thing (plug and unplug charger): no...

- Car is 2004 V70 2.5T with 120K miles. - Radio (CD player) is stock Volvo. - Installed GROM-AUX1-VOL01 device one year ago (in 2019) for Aux Input. - Phone is Samsung S20 (2020). - When connecting to Aux Input only, music plays fine, zero issues. - The moment the Samsung phone is plugged into the c...

My measurements were 30 min after disconnecting the charger.

So,

Hooked up charger using household current (120V), set it at 12V/2A:

- Time zero: 12.0V
- Time 1h later: 12.2V
- Time 2h later: 12.4V
- Time 3h later: 12.6V

Hey oragex,

I watched your youtube videos, very good, thanks.

Will try to charge using standard wall charger 12V and 2A setting.
In your experience using home charger at 12V and 2A, approx how long does it take to get to full charge,
assuming it is 11.9V at this time?

Interesting, but my many others at home is 12.2V-12.4V all the time during the last 25 yrs...

Hi guys, Car is 2004 V70 2.5T 120K miles , well maintained... Battery is brand-new (one month old). Three (3) days ago, drove fine, a 20-min trip. Went home no problem. This afternoon (temp is 90F), nice day, car did not start. Battery was 11.5V. Friend jumped the car, battery went to 12.2V. - Fuel ...

Very often the side latch sits a bit too high.
All you have to do is to mark the existing position with Sharpie.
Then loosen the 10-mm bolts to lower the latch a bit.
It is trial/error.

I posted the tricks/photos in forum.

At 225K, it will be a money pit...
Unless you got it for free, I would not touch it.
My 1998 S70 GLT died at 185K...

Btw, search forum, you will see the recurring themes of common issues...

When my 1998 GLT S70 lost an exhaust valve at 175K, I drove it (w the #3 injector d/c'd).

At 185K, I lost reverse. It was the final straw. Traded the car for $350. Bought a 2004 V70 w 100K...

Interesting,

Thanks @darrylrobert for the photo.

I assume it is safe to use propane torch here, just keep the flame away from the Timing Belt (or place a heat shield).
Heat it really hot, then use reverse drill.

Or remove the bracket from the car and play with it.

I learned a lot from you guys... Time flies when you have fun... Between SOP (factory manual), ghetto tools, Saturday shade-tree mechanics' skills, soldering broken joints, making things up as we go along lol, junk yard and ebay Genuine used parts, PB Blaster for rusted nuts/bolts, a few beers, good...

Search forum but I believe it is behind the front bumper... Get on the ground and look up the R side of the bumper... PS: In my 2004 V70, I clamp shut the hose feeding the headlight lenses and unplug the wires toward the HL wiper motor to decommission the HL system bc I don't want to waste fluid. Ev...

- Probably dead washer pump, which is unusual bc the Denso pump lasts a long time.
- I may have a pump lying in my garage shelf somewhere...

This DIY is written ecbsykes for his 2000 XC70, which is very very similar to your 2004 XC90 2.5T. Idk much about the kit that FCP sells (Victor-Reinz): https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-engine-oil-sump-o-ring-kit-victor-30750783#fitment However, if in doubt, then buy Volvo O-rings, which cost ...

- Oil Filler Cap just slides off, even with your fingernail.

- To avoid spill, use funnel or hold the oil gallon sideway (the wide part of the gallon container parallel with the driveway).

You are correct, this has been covered 100 times before.
Search forum for "oil pan O-rings".

Trust me, done this oil change many times.
All you need is 6 qts.
You don't want the universal tool. Get the tool I posted above.

I have always wondered why Volvo did NOT use some more robust setup, such as beefier sleeve etc.

You simply don't hear about this problem in the BMW X3 X5 xDrive. I understand it is a different design for BMW.
But the Volvo AWD is an "after-thought" or quick-dirty engineering from FWD ---> AWD.

At 163K, get new Conti serp belt and INA pulley. I posted PN etc in this forum.

PS: regrease pulley only if you are short of budget. Search for the post I made on bimmerfest E39 forum...

This is what I do:
- Car on wood ramps.
- Any synthetic is fine with me (NAPA, Castrol).
- About 6 qts.
- Filter: Mahle, Mann or Volvo (Volvo is basically Mahle at inflated price).
- Oil Filter Wrench: Assenmacher-V-410.

- Remove the belt, spin ALL the pulleys (belt pulley, alternator pulley etc.).
- I bet you the pulley grease has dried up.

What is the mileage and service history? Were the pulleys/belt ever replaced?

I have Sachs QuickStruts in my 2004 V70 P2 cars. Anyone out there with issues in P2 cars?

This is what I do for my cars... - Get 1-2 used Volvo coils from junk yard or ebay for $10/each. Mark them with Sharpie so you know which is which. - Install these parts and run for a week to be sure they work. If any issues, return them. - Or you can buy new from Volvo or FCPEuro. - Reinstall the o...

1+,

The metal gasket is between the LOWER housing + engine block. No need to replace it.
In the P80 cars (850, S70 etc.), this metal gasket lasts the life of the car.

The paper gasket is between the LOWER and UPPER housings.
This one can be made from the correct material.

Black goo is probably grease.

I use antiseize on caliper bolts and wheel lugs now for > 25 yrs. Zero issues.

Best is to ask someone to do this (reverse) while you stand outside listening to the noise.
Very often the noise one hears in the cabin is different when one is outside.

Another option is to buy used ETM and used gas pedal from ebay and hope for the best.

Another Update...

I wrote this DIY in Nov. 2016 at 103K.
It is now Sept. 2020 and 122K, this cleaning works. Car runs fine.

I replaced the wiper stalk (inexpensive and very easy DIY) and it solved my problem on intermittent wiper.

Actually this paper gasket (between the UPPER and LOWER housings) is not sold separately. You have to buy the entire Wahler Tstat assembly for $100+. Sometimes, people have coolant leak at let's say 60K, then making this gasket makes sense. However, if the leak happens at 110K etc., time for new tst...

Actually, you should look at local junk yard and see if you can find a gas pedal from a newer car with less mileage.

Is the PN for gas pedal 30683516?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... 16#fitment

What happened to the gas pedal issue that we discussed last few days, is it OK and does not need to be replaced?

I want to clarify things:

- Do you need the ETM or accelerator pedal?

Most reviews of Quick Struts on FCP website are good.

Just curious if an identical ETM is found at junk yard, is it "Plug-and-play" or one has to program it?

Does anyone here know much about the "Contactless Rebuild Kit" by Module Master on ebay?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SALE-99-00 ... 2405655073

I think you need to do some reading first.
Very complex topic.
"precopster" in this forum seems to be the guru...

Search Google: "Matthews Volvo ETM Magneti Marelli"...

Yeah,

This is my suspicion all along. The infamous "Volvo Magneti Marelli".

Do a google search: "Volvo Magneti Marelli"...

If you remove the ETM for cleaning, pls post a few photos including Part Number.

If I can find it at my local Pick-N-Pull junk yard(s), I will remove and ship it to you for testing.
There is no warranty that it works but I will try my best.

Serp belt is difficult with 1 person.
A trick is using bungee cord with hooks to apply tension on the belt while you try to route it through the pulleys.

I wonder if one can swap another ETM from another car (same year, same model).
If this is true, then try to find a similar car (non-turbo) and swap.
If this solves the problem, then you know the answer.

I am not a part-swapper, but sometimes a swap diagnoses things very quikcly.

You cannot lube it in situ. Once the blower motor is out, lubing it is very very easy. Just sit on your deck with a beer while you wait for oil to trickle down, patience is a virtue. Here is the DIY for my 2005 XC90 . I lubed it in Nov. 2017, 3 yrs ago, so far so good, quiet! https://www.matthewsvol...

You forgot 4th person watching, 5th person videotapes it, and 6th person posts it on youtube...

In my 2004 V70 , I was stuck in a small town with the only battery being 24F, it worked but too tall , lifting the trunk floor up. I made it worked, but people should avoid 24F battery for 2004 V70, XC90, if you can. In a pinch 24F works to get you home but the trunk floor of V70 was raised a bit. I...

I have these parts from a 2005 XC90 2.5T with 90K miles: - WP (you need to buy the Green Volvo gasket). This is only half of its lifespan. - TB - Mech tensioner - Idler pulley These 3 items have another 40K on them. We can talk about this when you need them. Or buy new TB kit for $110, cheaper if bu...

Is Xemodex guaranteed for life?

If you go to ebay and search "volvo s60 xemodex", you will see for sale for $160.00.

Ace Hardware does not carry bolt with square head.

Try NAPA or OReilly auto parts.

...The battery terminals are held onto the battery posts with 2" or 2.5" Phillips head cap screws and nuts that didn't want to hold very well. I put double nuts on them to help, but my battery cover won't fit over the longer bolts. Does anyone have the original bolts and nuts for the terminals to c...

Get some empty windshield washer container so you can see.
Just clean them with water and dry them in the sun.

Pump via the Schrader valve, remove the valve core, the jump the fuel pump.
Forgot the procedure, but it is somewhere in forum.

So, that is good news with no burned valve issues, which usually condemn a car with this mileage (the fix is not worth it at 186K etc. etc.). I understand that you had this problem after filling with Sunoco gasoline and now you use another gas station. In the 1990s, my sister's Honda Accord had gaso...

Another blower is your dryer machine at home. It usually runs on bushing, not ball bearings. If it squeals, just add a tiny bit of oil (1-2 drops) and a tiny bit if grease at the interface btw the shaft and the bushing. It will run "forever"...

The washing machine runs on ball bearings.

BTW,

Welcome to the forum, however you are late to the PCV party, which started some 15 years ago...

You can replace this hose w/o removing anything. Years ago in the 1990s, the Volvo 850 was fitted with rubber. Later Volvo changed to plastic, what a disaster. Then they went back to rubber. Buy only Volvo genuine hose. I replaced it, there are some tricks involved, I outlined the tricks in this thr...

I buy brand-new Prestone Green for the last 25 yrs.
Whether Prestone used new ingredients or recycled old stuff, I have no idea.
All I know is that Prestone Green has been good to all Volvos and BMWs I have owned in 25 yrs.

When I installed the Aux Input for my 2005 XC90 2.5T, I was told by the Aux gurus here that I needed to use Grom, which cost me $250, and so far so good. It was expensive but it worked: https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-iPod-Android-Bluetooth-GROM-adapter-car-stereo-interface-VOLXCO4/381339628293 PS: I d...

The photo showing the inside of the cap is too dark. I could not figure where that piece came from?

I'd check the fuel quality first.
This happened right after you filled gas at that Sunoco gas station.

@gnalan,

If the current car is too much of a headache, then this 2004 S60 seems like a good car, good price ($2950).
It is in Grove City OH, only 25 miles from you:

https://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/d/c ... 71955.html

Search forum, I am not familiar with 2001 but it might be ETM, Xemodex issue.

What is the brand of the Aux Input that you bought?
Cannot help you if you only give partial information.

Tons of youtube videos if you check...

The Blower Motor for P2:
- Behr is $160
- Genuine Volvo is $375

https://www.fcpeuro.com/Volvo-parts/V70 ... d=586&v=97

My thinking: oil it and see what happens. Don't waste your hard-earned money.

Is 2001 model year affected by the infamous Throttle Body issue?

How many miles in your car?

Does anyone know standard nuts/bolts at hardware store work for battery cables?

PS: If you look at FCPEuro or other DIYs, the bolts are not that special:
- One end is square to avoid turning.
- Other than that nothing special.

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-choose- ... vo-battery

The broken plastic shown is probably from some cheapy oil filter.
What was the brand of oil filter removed? Is it from your local auto parts store? If so, you can guarantee that it was made in China.

This is why I only use Mahle or Mann oil filters in the Volvo.

- Loosely install the cap so no debris gets in. - Tell everyone in the house do NOT drive the car. Put a big sign on the steering wheel. - Go to local Volvo dealer, this part is $20 incl a brand-new filter itself. PS: This is why I preventively replace all plastic oil cap (BMW, Volvo etc.) after 15y...

@gnalan, I went to the junk yard today and got the part you requested. I got these parts from a 2007 S60 3.2L car: 1- Battery Top Bracket (black) + one bolt. Could not find the other bolt but you can easily find it at hardware store. Make sure you have the correct thread pitch (I think it is M8 x 1....

My 2 cents...

- if you have ~ 200K miles, replace it. I forgot who made it, probably Behr. Do your research before buying it. Some ppl break the tab for the 5th screw. Some saved it.

- If you have ~ 100K miles, oil it.

A properly oiled blower motor lasts some 180K-200K miles.

The brushes last a long time.

The dry bushing gives the squeaky nouse, sometimes binding.

I oil my Volvo, BMW blower shaft when noisy. My blower motors usually go past 200K...

Search for the DIY I posted a few yrs ago.
Basically add a few drops of oil on the shaft/bushing interface.

This has worked well for me.

PS: no bearing, just bushing in the blower motor.

Stay away from Dayco.

I used Conti 1743mm belt for my 1998 V70.

- My local junk yard sells recovered coolant from junked cars. Once they drain the coolant, they collect it in 1-gallon container and sell it for a few $.

- Believe it or not, there are ppl out there that buy used coolant.

Likely has a leak from front CAM seals,trickling down to that subframe/engine mount area...

Your profile says California.

I'd ignore the angle gear issues, no need for AWD in California.
Unless you go up Lake Tahoe in the winter.

What year is the XC70?

Check the steering stops, maybe swap R to L and vice versa...

Maybe you can change the valve core, similar to tire valve???

BEST is to swap another switch to test.

Ebay used master window switch is about US $30 or so...

If your car ran fine before filling with the Sunoco gasoline, then...

- Get a proper container and jump the fuel pump to pump fuel out.
- Inspect the container for any water, which will settle at the bottom.
- Don't run the pump dry, once you see bubbles, stop.

Yes,

That IPD clamp is the ticket...

Look for a used engine from a totaled car (rear-ended)...craigslist etc.

Two (2) solutions...

- IPD has the correct clamp.

- local muffler shop can find a piece of rebar and weld it.

What were the brand names of the parts?

The shop probably used timing belt from local parts store and did not replace the mech tensioner...

Is this gas station trust-worthy?
Is the gas contaminated with water?

Is it OK now, no leak?

- You can use your tool to loosen the lock ring a bit. - Now rotate the plastic part a tiny a few degrees R and L just to "seat the O-ring (did you put some grease on the O-ring?). - Then tighten the lock ring just finger tight. Don't overdo it bc you can crack it. Anyway, the art is cleanliness: - ...

@gnalan,

If you need something urgently, please post.
I go to the local junk yard on and off and can get minor parts for you.

Is the plastic top of the sender unit cracked?
If so, you may need an entirely new sender unit: Volvo ($110) vs aftermarket ($35).

The O-ring PN is 9183708. Genuine Volvo is certainly the best but it is $25. Aftermarket O-ring is about $8-$10, but it is a gamble. Maybe you can take your O-ring and go to local parts store, but I doubt they carry this odd size. This Video discussed all this stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

The bolt that mates the VVT to the cam shaft is torqued to about 85-90 ft*lb...

Do you rely on the torque only?

Does anyone here add a drop of Loctite to make sure it does not come loose?

@gnalan or anyone in need of stuff,

Sorry to hear about your situations.
If we can help, we will.

Please post anything else you need, if I have it in my garage, will ship to you for FREE...

Great story... My 1998 S70 GLT blew an exhaust valve at around 180K. I drove with 4 cylinders (unplugged the #3 injector connector). At 190K, it lost the Reverse on at Auto Trans. I did not have the time/effort desire to fix all that stuff. Sold the S70 for $300 and bought a 2004 V70 with 100K, grea...

Haha,

I have 2 Aisin WPs at home with only 100K on them...
Halfway through their lifespan...

I replaced the axle seals as above last summer 2019... At the time, I thought I had RMS leak, a job I dreaded...so I cleaned and wiped the RMS area dry and watch. One year and 7K miles later, the RMS area is bone-dry. It just occurred to me that a R axle seal leak can mimic a RMS leak. I took a rand...

You can search for recent posts by "jimmy57"...

I have a suggestion, reading this entire thread is clunky, so some people may become disinterested... I suggest that you have a dedicated forum similar to "Classified" forum, which stands by itself, but call it "Financial Distress Parts Program". Ask people to start the Title with Year/Model/City an...

Idk about XC60, but in my 2005 XC90 2.5T, I used the floor jack as the compressor.
Much safer than the external compressor tool.

I wrote a detail DIY here...

DIY: REAR Suspension Rebuild (2005 XC90 2.5T AWD with 120K)
viewtopic.php?t=92099

The chip came around 1999 or 2000.
So for 850 and 1998 S70 etc. the key w/o chip is about $6.
Just supply the Volvo dealer with VIN and your registration proof, they will make it and ship it to you (or you pick it up).

This is a hard-to-find item. Came from a 1998 S70. If you break the battery connection bolt, this will fit perfectly. Genuine Volvo part. Attached is also a battery from 1998 S70 so you can see the bolt I refer to. Asking $10 , FREE 3-day shipping USA. Volvo-Batt-Cable-01.jpg Volvo-Batt-Cable-02.jpg

Actually, I add a bit of penetrant fluid (PB Blaster etc.), maybe one drop at the junction of the bleeder and the caliper and let it soak in beforehand. Never have a problem with them.

- No longer owns the 1998 S70 GLT. - The original thread of fuel relay by "Ozark Lee" is here: P80 FUEL PUMP RELAY REPAIR MASTER THREAD 9434138 9434225 https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9681 - Each is $5 ($10 for both), but Radio Shack has gone out of business. - I am selling ...

SOLD.

Most ATE brake calipers have bleeder bolt size of M10 x 1.0.

Best is to remove a good bleeder bolt from the same axle and measure.

This is your likely PN:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... w-30665014

New GKN axles are about US $300-350.

You can always try your local junk yard in Finland...

I finally had a little time to play with the 2004 V70 with 115K miles ... - The stopper is worn about 2-3 mm down. - P.O. installed 2 washers. Curious...does anyone know if the car came with these washers or not? - Swapped R to L and vice versa (12-mm bolts). - Installed rubber hose + zip tie on the...

@rguzz,

Still have the tools.
Just PM you re Paypal info.

My 2004 V70 2.5T now has 116K miles. Oil is synthetic 10W30, filter is Mahle. The engine ticking noise ("diesel" noise) continues. Sometimes, it gives the impression of lower end knocking. I hear this noise mainly from the outside. Inside the cabin, engine "diesel" noise is minimal. Car otherwise ru...

- For 1998 S70 V70, I cut a small piece of black electrical tape, maybe 1/2" x 1/2" and cover the light.
- You won't even notice the black tape.
- Don't waste time with any other methods.
- Electrical tape trick takes 30 sec and you move on...

What is the year model and odometer reading?

Do you have a video clip of the engine sound?

At 75K, it is probably leaking from the CAM seals and NOT the crank seal.
Look upward to see where the oil is coming from.

I already have the CAM seals for my 2005 XC90 2.5T (same as 2004 V70 2.5T), just waiting to have a "boring" weekend with nothing to do to tackle this job.

Thanks for posting this. I was thinking the same bc taking off the I.M. is NO fun! As long as you create enough space (by removing the PS Pump and move the alternator out of the way), then you can do this PCV job. You are correct, the Box can be re-used up to 250K. I usually fill it with a bit of ga...

Just curious...

- What is the odometer for your Canadian 04 XC90?

- What was the symptom: is it minor annoying leak or major leak?

The original post was for a 2004 V70 . The same Exhaust Bracket (this time I bought from FCPEuro dot com) also fits the 2005 XC90 2.5T with 120K . The photos below are from 2005 XC90 ... - R prong still OK. - L prong rusted and broken off. - Use a pair of Vise-Grips to squeeze it before installing t...

- FCPEuro currently does NOT carry this. - However IPDUSA just got this back in stock for $9.95/each + shipping. Free shipping if your total purchase > certain $___ amount. Since this is the only item I ordered, I pay a small shipping charge. - Have NOT installed it on my 2004 V70 yet, but I know it...

- I admire you for doing this.

- Most people just get a new control arm for a little more money. Less headache.

- Helping a friend with leaky drain washer without draining the oil . - This is just generic procedure for virtually any car. - DEFINITELY need a helper (in this case my son) to apply vacuum to the filler hole. - Have a drain pan ready just in case. - Once the drain plug is removed, you will hear gu...

Hi @ggleavitt, Re GREEN O-ring inside the VVT hub, did you replace it? I'd like to replace it but cannot find info on the aftermarket O-ring sold by FCPEuro. I am concerned that by replacing the factory O-ring with no issues, I turn it into an issue bc the aftermarket O-ring may go bad in a few thou...

- Do you have more than 200K miles? - Sounds like a classic case of infrequent oil changes (such as 8K-10K intervals) causing engine sludge. Compounded by the oil pan O-ring issues causing froth (mix of oil + air instead of oil), the engine is probably damaged beyond possible fix. - Get a 2nd opinio...

I have owned a lot of different cars.

By the time the Reverse is bad, the trans usually goes south very quickly, thus my comment above.

- Do you have > 200K miles?

- "No Reverse" happened to my 1998 S70 GLT at 190K, the trans went bad at that mileage. I sold that car.

Have you searched forum for info yet?

Look for "Oil pan O-rings"...

Resurrecting an OLD thread... - I have owned P80, P2 cars, so familiar with Volvos. - For the newer models, let's say 2012 T5 engine, does anyone know the EXACT ROOT causes of engine failure at 80K-120K? I am asking bc I am looking ahead in case I need to buy a more recent models such as 2012+ cars....

Has anyone used this Genuine Volvo connector PN 8678122?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... or-8678122

One post from S80 here:
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s80 ... lem-50761/

Hi guys,

What is the consensus here?

- Volvo OEM 8678122:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... or-8678122

Or...

- Generic H7 Bulb Ceramic Insulator?
https://www.amazon.com/TOMALL-Connector ... B07FQLB52C

Zip Tie is a much better fix.
Info in forum.

Hi guys, - SOLD my 1998 V70, 1998 S70 GLT. No longer own the P80. - Cleaning out my garage... 1. If you use Mahle OC-204 (great oil filter btw), this Metal Tool fits perfectly. Made by AmPro (93-mm and 15 flutes). Avoid other brands, they can break at the weld. This tool is solid. I have done many o...

Or this could be the slipping clutch all along.
If so, then the fix using zip ties is free.

Info in forum...

The video below is from a 2004 S60 but this should help you on your 2004 XC90...

- Probably bad lock actuator.

- Re window, search forum for the $5 plastic sliding clips...

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